Jennifer Robinson

Thursdays, June 12 and 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! On the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River, three big cats have made themselves a home. An aging lion has his hands full with new cubs; a cheetah mother races to get her five cubs to independence, and a male leopard embarks on a bumpy journey to fatherhood. To succeed, these cats must use their unique skills to avoid lethal encounters, outsmart rivals, and thrive in a crowded neighborhood.

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are moving out of the shadows and into the light, as NASA pledges to study them scientifically.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove—traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + YouTube. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition. With insider interviews, tracing defining moments over Trump’s life and career, his 2020 election loss, felony convictions and historic comeback.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2, Friday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Head to bustling Bentonville for ROADSHOW finds at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art including an 1857 Queen’s Cup ascot race trophy, a 1956 Curta calculator type II and an Art Deco sapphire and platinum ring. Can you guess the top find?

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. For more than 17 years, TV host Samantha Brown has been exploring all four corners of the world, visiting more than 260 cities in 62 countries, sharing her adventures and introducing new cultures to viewers.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Wednesday, April 21 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. We sit down with two powerhouses of talent in the theatre, television, and film scene. Dedrick Weathersby and Tisha Campbell join us to chat about their trials and tribulations in our industry.